Tree Top Hike at MacRitchie

Hello Everyone!

It was such a great hike last Saturday, wasn't it? The weather was cool for most of the walk and we found some really interesting creatures and plants along the way. Hope you took pictures of them or drew them into your log book.

check out this site for more of your happy faces (link)

It was a funtastic end to all our activities for 2009. We will resume our scout meetings in 2010.

Do make good use of the coming holidays to practise what you have learnt and hold true to the Scout Law and Scout Promise.

Till we meet again, stay healthy and happy!

Congratulations to our Akelas!

Heartiest congratulations to 3 of our cubs who received their Akelas on 24 October 2009.

Justin Wong Jia Qing was awarded the coverted Akela with Honours, while Samuel Cheong Han Wei and Chan Yi En both bagged the Akela with Merit awards. Friends and families were present at their award ceremony to congratulate them.

We are so very proud of their achievements.

Well Done Akelas!

Our 3 Akelas -

from left to right : Samuel, Yi'en and Justin

Samuel and his father

Yi-en and his mother

Justin with his family

Tree Top Hike at MacRitchie

Hi Cubs!

It was great to see all of you again last week. Hope all of you did well in your exams, if not, don't despair, spend time to improve on your weak subjects during the coming holidays.

This coming Saturday, we will be exploring the flora and fauna at the Tree Top Canopy at MacRitchie Reservoir. Details of the hike are as follows :

Date : 14 Nov 09 Saturday

Reporting Time : 7.45am at GSPS. Bus will leave at 8am sharp

Dismissal Time : 12.30 pm at GSPS

What to bring : water bottle, light snack, writing materials and signed consent form

What to wear : Scout uniform including cap

Please have your breakfast before you report to school, as the hike will require you to have lots of energy to climb and hike along the trail.

See you all on Saturday!

Healthy LifeStyle

Hello! Did you enjoy your sandwich made by yourself on Saturday? Do you now know what goes into a healthy meal? I hope that all of you can have a healthy breakfast before you start school each day, so that you will be alert and energetic in school during lessons.

Wanna share my special sandwich?

Look at my happy face salad!

For more yummy photos, click here

Meetings in Sep and Nov 09

Hi Cubs

Was great seeing all of you again after the 1 week school break. Please note the lessons on 1st aid we had today (19 Sep) in your scout log book. Remember the contents of a 1st aid box and how to tie your bandages.

We will have another meeting on 26 Sep as usual before we stop for the exams in October. hence, there will not be any meetings in October, while you are studying smart for your exams.

You will have something to look forward to after your exams. We will meet again after the exams on 7 Nov 09, for a briefing on our next outing to the McRitchie Reservoir and the Tree Top Hike, which will take place on 14 Nov 09!

In the meantime, start working hard for your exams. :)

Cub Scout Challenge Reflections

Dear cubs

Hope you still remember the fun and excitement we had at the Cub Scout Challenge, and had recorded it well into your log book.

For cubs who unfortunately missed the event, you can read about it from the extracts of 2 logs by Charmaine and Arissa.

Click here for Charmaine's write up

Click here for Arissa's write up - pg 1, pg 2, pg 3

Our Overall Champion Team

(from left - Xu En, Yi'en, Jake, Arissa, Charmaine and Sherry)

and here are the photos of you having fun playing the Scout Challenge events (click here)

Scouts meeting on 5 Sept 09

Hi Cubs

Please come as usual for another morning of learning new scouting skills and fun games this Saturday 5 Sep at 8.30am. See you !

Scouts meeting on 29 August 09

Hi Cubs
Scouts meeting as usual this Saturday 29 Aug at 8.30am. We will challenge each other on the other Scout Challenge events that we didn't have the chance to play on 15 August. See you !

Meeting on 22 Aug 09

Hi Cubs,

Our usual meeting will be held on this Saturday 22 Aug 09, from 8.30am to 11.30am. We will be presenting the Cub Scout Challenge Gold and Champion award certificates to our winners of the event. We will also conduct some activities as part of our Community Service. So please come this Saturday.

See you!

We are the Champions!

Congratulations to our cubs for bagging the Overall Champion and 3 Golds at this year's National Cub Scout Challenge!

Once again our cub scouts including our little ones rose to the occasion. They displayed grit, great team spirit and must win attitude. They brought honour to Gongshang once again

Well Done Gongshang!

YASAKA! YASAKA! YASAKA!

click link for photos of this exciting event !

National Cub Scout Challenge 09 on 15 Aug

Hi Cubs,

For those of you who are participating in this exciting event, please note the following details:

When and Where : Saturday 15 Aug at Hwa Chong Institution
Time : Report to Gongshang at 7.30am sharp.
Return to Gongshang at 5pm
What to bring : Water bottle, snacks and thermometer.
Bring consent form if not already submitted.
What to wear : Scouts full uniform with cap.
Bring extra GS PE attire as a spare.

There will be altogether 10 stations that each team of 6 will have to compete in.
They are :
1. Fleur De Lys Puzzle
2. Dizzy Workout
3. Speed Knot Tying
4. Orienteering
5. Kim's Game (memory game)
6. Campsite modelling
7. Gadget Building (Shoe Rack)
8. Poison Pool
9. Chariot Race
10. Pass the water bomb!

Please have a good rest and sleep on Friday night and eat a hearty breakfast before coming to school on Saturday morning for this exciting event of the year. See you next week!

Meeting on Saturday 8 Auguest 09

Hi Cubs

There will be a meeting this Saturday, as usual, to practise for the Cub Scout Challenge. Please collect the consent form for the 15 August event from Mrs Thompson and hand in this Saturday.

See you on Saturday !

Cub Scout Challenge is here again!

Note : The organizing Committee apologized that they had to cancel the Trial last week as they could not get permission from Hwa Chong to use the premises on 1 August.

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Hi Cubs
The annual National Cub Scout Challenge is back again this year, promising more fun and friendly competition! The event will take place on 15 August at Hwa Chong Institution from 830am to 4pm.

The Challenge will be in the form of a centralized amazing race, with checkpoints along the way for cubs to participate in games and activities to gain points in pursuit of the award badges. This would be a good opportunity for you to put into practice your knotting and camp craft skills and have fun with all our brother and sister cubs from all over Singapore.

In preparation for this event, there will be a trial to run through the activities.
Details are as follows:

When and where : 1 August Sat at Hwa Chong Institution
Time : Report to GSPS 9am sharp. Return to GSPS at 2pm
What to bring : water bottle and snacks
What to wear : PE Attire and additional change of clothes and scout cap.

Camp SeeOnee 6 Fun

Hello Cubs!

Have you tried the crossword puzzle and Sudoku in the Camp SeeOnee 6 booklet?

Want to know if you have all the correct answers?

Well, just click here for the solutions to the crossword puzzle and Sudoku!

and here is the soft copy of the booklet prepared by Camp Chief Edwin.

Have Fun!

Camp SeeOnee 6 Photos

Hi Cubs

More photos have been uploaded

Find yourself in here

Day 1 photos

Day 2 photos

Investiture photos

YASAKA !  YASAKA!   YASAKA!

Camp SeeOnee 6

Hi Cubs

Hope you have rested well since our great camp last weekend.  We were very fortunate to have a real campfire on the last night of the camp. Our camp would not have been complete without a real fire to dance around and sing our scout songs :) These are great times which we will remember fondly and treasure the friendships made. 

Thumbs Up for Camp SeeOnee !

All of you displayed good teamwork and spirit throughout the camp, and did a splendid job in showcasing what you have learnt to your parents. Well Done!. 

And here are some shots of the great fun we had ...

For more photos, click here and here 

(we will update with more photos later)

We would like to thank the Victorian Scouts and all the Volunteer Adult Leaders who have helped to make this camp a great success. They have been truly fantastic in organising all the great activities we had, and shown great care and love in ensuring our safety and comfort throughout the camp. Camp SeeOnee would not have been possible without them.

Are you looking forward to Camp Seeonee 7 already?

Camp Seeonee 6

Hi Cubs

You can look forward to some great activities after your mid year exams. 

Yes! The long awaited Camp Seeonee 6 will be held from 30 May Saturday to 1 June Monday at Gongshang Primary School.

The theme for this year’s camp is “Camp adventure” where you will learn to develop teamwork and leadership skills through fun and games and outdoor activities.  You will also have many opportunities to pick up proficiency badges and progress in your arrows.

We will have an evening of songs and fun at our campfire on 30 May Saturday at 6.30pm where we will have an investiture for our new cubs and invite our alumni cubs for a night of friendship and reliving fond memories of Gongshang. Parents of new cubs are strongly encouraged to participate in this activity. 

Click here for consent form

So ,please note:

Date   : 30 May, Saturday to 1 June 2009, Monday

Venue : Gongshang Primary School                                 

Time  : Report  at 8.30 am on 30 May,Dismiss at 11.30 am on 1 June 2009

Cost   : $20 (our unit will subsidise $30). Total cost is $50

What to bring : Packing list will be provided on 16 May 2009

In the meantime, Work Hard and Study Smart for the mid year exams.

All the Best to you.. See you again on 16 May 09..

Memories of Taman Negara

Hi Cubs

Here are some more sharings from our cubs on their recent trip to Taman Negara:

1. My experience in Taman Negara by Arina Rashid 

2. Show & Tell by Justin Wong

3.  Taman Negara by Charmaine Tan

4. Reflections of Taman Negara by Darren Goh 

Enjoy reading !

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Sixer Training Camp April 2009 - Updated

8 of our cub scouts attended the Sixers’ Training Camp at Woodlands Ring Primary School last weekend from 10 to 12 April .  They were accompanied by our Volunteer Adult Leader, Mr Kenneth Ng & our teacher Mrs Menon.  

The 8 cubs were:

1. Ashraf Ali (4.4)
2. Jake Ling (4.5)
3. Aloysius Chong (4.5)
4. Adrian Chua (4.6)
5. Charmaine Tan (4.6)
6. Jasmine Ng (4.6)
7. Md Fitri (5.4)
8. Roscoe Lim (6.10)

        The aim of the camp is equip cub scouts who have the potential to hold leadership positions and to develop confidence and self-reliance.  Skill training was conducted through team building and initiative games. 

        One of our cub scouts, Md Fitri was awarded ‘The Most Valuable Sixer’ award.

The cub scouts had an enriching time interacting with the other cub scouts from Canberra Pr, Chongfu Pr and Woodlands Ring Pr.

Here is the photo album of their exciting experience.

Read about Charmaine's experience at the camp 

Also see the writeup by Soaring Eagles

   

Disney - Pixar's new movie UP

Hi Cubs!

Take a look at the trailer of this new great movie

Click here

Synopsis of Movie
“UP” is a comedic adventure starring a 78-year old retired balloon salesman named Carl Fredricksen, who spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. He finally does so when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America.  However, by some twist of fate, he discovers an overly enthusiastic 8-year old "Wilderness Explorer" (Cub Scout) named Russell, who was stuck on his front porch.  Eventually, the pair go on adventures into a lost world through which Carl’s outlook of life was changed.

The movie opens in cinemas on 4 June 2009 and we are privileged that the main character, Russell, is a Cub Scout.  The Singapore Scouts Association has worked very closely with Disney Pixar to craft a 2-week programme which will be conducted over the course of the next few weeks before May, and upon completion of the second week's programme, you may submit entries to HQ in exchange for a limited edition Singapore Scouts - UP Badge.  Each entry submitted by a registered Cub Scout will be eligible for one badge.

This Saturday, please remember to bring your scissors, ruler and pencils. 

We will be making balloon sculptures and some handicrafts , for you to submit for the Singapore Scouts - UP badge.

So do come this Saturday. see You!

Taman Negara Reflections

Our cubs who went on the recent trip to Taman Negara still cannot forget their wonderful experience.  They will be sharing with you the exciting things they did and saw, right here in this blog.

Here is the first recount from Darren Goh

Click here for his story

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Hike @ Southern Ridges 4 Apr 09

Hi Cubs!

What did you see during the hike from Marang Trail to Bukit Chandu? 

Did you see the monkeys sitting on Henderson Waves and the snake at Hort Park? 

Did you hear the birds chirping along the Tree Top Walk?

Did you play music to the Dancing Plant and watch the little leaves move to the beat? 

Did you explore the various theme gardens at Hort Park?

Hope all of you had fun and enjoyed the 5km hike. 

It was a great achievement for the many young cubs who have just joined us.  

The hike was likely the longest walk they have ever done. Bravo!

Then what did you learn at Bukit Chandu? 

When did the Japanese invade Singapore?

Were you scared when you heard the sound of guns and bombs during the movie?

Now we know more about the brave Malay Regiment soldiers who valiantly fought in the Battle of Pasir Panjang, and learn about he values of courage, loyalty and honour of people who gave their lives to defending Singapore.

Share with your family and friends your experiences from this hike. Write it in your log book.

Here are some photos to remember our wonderful day out at Southern Ridges. 

Click  here

Map of the Southern Ridges , click here

Hike at Southern Ridges on 4 April 09

Hi Cubs

We will be going on a hike this Saturday to Southern Ridges.

This is the map

We will start at the Seah Imm food centre carpark opposite Harbour Front MRT station and end at Hort Park. This is estimated to be 5km and there are many trails, bridges and walks along the way.  

Reporting time       : 7.00 am at Gongshang foyer (bus will leave Gongshang at 7.15am sharp)

Dismissal time      : 12.00 pm at Gongshang   

What to bring        : water bottle, light snack, writing materials and signed consent form (Please do not eat along the walk and litter; we shall have our break when we reach Hort Park)

What to wear        : Scout uniform including cap

Complete the consent form and return it to Mrs Menon by Thursday 2 April or bring it along on Saturday 4 April 2009.  You will not be allowed to go if there is no signed consent form from your parent.

Please do some research on the hike and we'll see you on Saturday!

GS Scouts @Taman Negara 13 to 16 March 09

Hi Everyone!

Last week, 12 of our cub scouts, together with their parents and 7 scouts from Soaring Eagles unit had a wonderful expedition to Taman Negara, Malaysia. 

Arissa composed a song for this unforgettable experience.  

Tahman Negara is a fun place to play,

playing in the rain,

hiking up a lane.

Tahman Negara is a fun place to play,

swimming in the water, 

and we go back by a train.

Relive our experience from these photos and songs . Enjoy !

video link

photo album